as in believers
one who professes a religious faith
makes the case that one need not be a religionist to have basic moral values
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believers
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Through fasting, believers also experience the hunger and thirst of the poor, further building a sense of compassion and generosity.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
17 Feb. 2026 -
All of us must consent, not just the believers in the ideology that has won the election.—
Roger Van Zanen,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Religionists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/religionists. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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